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This guy reminded me of one of my late Mom's favorite songs. I would, then, harmonize with her and Dad would join in from time to time. Just one of many memorable moments I spent with them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXUfpme4H30
I think this little guy is a warbler. But then again, what do I know about birds, nothing. I just see something that looks beautiful to me and I take a picture of it.
Happy First Week of December, Everyone!
Thank you so much for dropping by!
This is a simple, classic still life, of course... It has been set in a hearth, sporting a copper pot courtesy of my mother-in-law Antonia, and a firedog in the background. And it should be tasted listening to this cheery execution of the two Quodlibet by Bach (the so-called Wedding quodlibet BWV 524, followed by the 30th variation ending the Goldberg variations BWV 988 - starting at 10 min 16'').
As for the quodlibet (Latin word for "whatever you wish"), it was a common practice to mix different tunes - most often from folk songs - into one.
It should be noted that according to Forkel, Bach's earliest biographer, quodlibets were a custom observed at Bach family reunions: "they then sang popular songs partly of comic and also partly of indecent content, all mixed together on the spur of the moment. (…) This kind of improvised harmonizing they called a Quodlibet, and not only could laugh over it quite whole-heartedly themselves, but also aroused just as hearty and irresistible laughter in all who heard them."
So quodlibets are endowed with the rich scent and the good humour of familiar, everyday life. Hope that you will enjoy both the picture and the music. Wish you all a good wekend.
Just allow me a concluding linguistic afterthought. For the vast majority of you who do not know Italian, I must say that I love the English phrase "still life" - for in Italian this kind of subject is called a natura morta (i.e. dead nature, dead things). I like much better "still life", which entails the idea that the portrayed things may not be so dead - just temporarily removed from the flux of the life of the world to perform a lasting performance which will render them durable :-)
New skin for Synnove. Very happy with it.
"Hear my call Great Old One!
Feel my Thirst in this Invocation
and the Terror of my Transcendental Act!
Devour this Sacrifice beyond the Mind of Reason
Through the Transcendence of Lawless Manifestations!
Through the Call of Terrifying Names, through webs of the Parallel Universes
I lie and remember the First Birth in the Blood
I crossed Seven Constellations
to Meet Your Flaming Breaths at Twilight and be purified.
I pray to your Abyss.
The key to becoming and the Key to Awareness
in the ocean of the bottomless Abyss
the wandering in the road to ceremony.
Magnificence and contemplation of the Universes
Coronation of the dethroned Sovereignity.
The Alignment of the Houses of causality and the Fallen Kingdoms
The End of the Eternal Emanation
The Eternal Return…
The ideal and the harmonization of Starlit Exaltation
The old and familiar in consciousness, the Work of Scarlet restoration
Psalms of the seven Houses
resound and mumble
The terrible secrets in absurd Languages unknown to me
The wings of Angels
the caress of an Orgiastic purification
Memories of an experience
that I live again and again
Fumes of a new Age
So familiar and pure
through the Pits of Demons
and the Five Towers..."
Singing along with the birds, harmonizing with nature's symphony.
No negativity just merging in.
LM: Lower Saxony ... :P
Le bâtiment Richard Meier, d'un blanc éclatant, se dresse au cœur de la nature environnante. Que les visiteurs se réjouissent : là où l'art et le nouveau bâtiment du musée s'harmonisent, ils seront les gagnants. Ici, pas de compétition pour occuper la vedette, mais un lieu empreint d'art, un lieu qui révèle sa vraie nature et offre un écrin aux œuvres de l'artiste-mécène du musée ainsi qu'à l'art contemporain.
« Mon architecture ouverte et transparente crée des transitions fluides entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur et reflète le même lien avec la nature que celui exprimé dans les œuvres de Hans Arp. »
En tant que l'un des plus grands architectes de musées internationaux, Richard Meier se réfère dans son architecture aux principes du modernisme classique, un style qui a connu son apogée au début du XXe siècle. Cette époque a également façonné l'œuvre du duo d'artistes Hans Arp et Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Le bâtiment de Meier est baigné de lumière et semble emmener les visiteurs hors de leur quotidien. Ici, les œuvres trouvent un espace propice à leur épanouissement.
The dazzling white Richard Meier Building stands out in the heart of the surrounding nature. Visitors can rejoice: wherever art and the new museum building harmonize, they will be the winners. Here, there's no competition for the spotlight, but a place imbued with art, a place that reveals its true nature and provides a showcase for the works of the museum's artist-patron as well as contemporary art.
"My open and transparent architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and reflects the same connection with nature expressed in the works of Hans Arp."
As one of the greatest international museum architects, Richard Meier refers in his architecture to the principles of classical modernism, a style that reached its peak in the early 20th century. This era also shaped the work of the artist duo Hans Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Meier's building is bathed in light and seems to transport visitors away from their everyday lives. Here, the works find a space conducive to their development.
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Chest deep, a density and diversity of native wildflowers that would thrill any naturalist. Blacktip senecio (yellow), alpine larkspur (dark blue/purple), Porter lovage (white) and bluebells (light blue) harmonize to form a pleasing landscape. Governor Basin, San Juan Mountains
One Lily is joy and several are a pleasure. In the wondrous white flowering there was an unfocused centre ready to be composed into a Heart. The Heart was all ready fading, the bright petals were gently time spent mouldering back to soil from where they had sprouted with their moment of splendid presentation now fading into degradation. One picture repeated and repeated to release the central pulse from the Heart of Death and of Life to fulfil the flowering out of The Lily of Life not unlike the sephira of Tiphareth on The Tree of Life.
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Tiferet (Hebrew: תִּפְאֶרֶת Tip̄ʾereṯ, in pausa: תִּפְאָרֶת Tip̄ʾāreṯ, lit. 'beauty, glory, adornment')[1] alternatively Tifaret, Tiphareth, Tifereth or Tiphereth, is the sixth sefira in the kabbalistic Tree of Life. It has the common association of "Spirituality", "Balance", "Integration", "Beauty", "Miracles", and "Compassion".[2]
Description
In the Bahir it states: "Sixth is the adorned, glorious, delightful throne of glory, the house of the world to come. Its place is engraved in wisdom as it says 'God said: Let there be light, and there was light.'" [3]
Tiferet is the force that integrates the sefira of Chesed ("Kindness") and Gevurah ("Strength", also called Din, "Judgement"). These two forces are, respectively, expansive (giving) and restrictive (receiving). Either of them without the other could not manifest the flow of Divine energy; they must be balanced in perfect proportion by balancing compassion with discipline. This balance can be seen in the role of Tiferet, wherein the conflicting forces are harmonized, and creation flowers forth. Tiferet also similarly balances Netzach and Hod. In that case, Hod can be seen as the intellect whereas Netzach is seen as emotion.
Puente del Kursaal, Donostia, Guipúzcoa, España.
Puente de tramos rectos de hormigón armado, recubierto por piedra de Motrico y mármol rosa, con elementos decorativos de estilo modernista. Construido sobre grandes pilares, de donde arrancan las seis características farolas que contienen a esta obra su marcada personalidad.
A comienzos del siglo XX. El ayuntamiento apoya la construcción de un tercer puente sobre el Urumea "en el que se armonicen la solidez y la resistencia con la monumentalidad y belleza del conjunto".
El ingeniero Ribera presentó al Ayuntamiento una importante modificación: el puente de la Zurriola, proyecto inicialmente con arcos, será construido con tramos rectos.
El 14 de Agosto de 1921 numerosísimo público acudió a la inauguración.
El barandado metálico y los obeliscos que hacen de farolas son obra de Victor Arana. Las cuatro esfinges de bronce pertenecen a la reforma de 1993. Tienen 120 metros de largo como el puente de Santa catalina con el que mantiene cierta armonía de líneas y es algo mayor que el Puente de María Cristina, de 100 metros.
Años de realización: 1918-1921
Autor: J.E.RIBERA
Bridge of straight sections of reinforced concrete, covered by motric stone and pink marble, with decorative elements of modernist style. Built on large pillars, from which the six characteristic lanterns that contain this work its marked personality.
At the beginning of the 20th century. The city council supports the construction of a third bridge over the Urumea "in which solidity and resistance are harmonized with the monumentality and beauty of the whole".
Engineer Ribera presented the City Council with an important modification: the Zurriola bridge, initially with arches, will be built with straight sections.
On August 14, 1921, a large audience attended the inauguration.
The metal balustrade and the obelisks that act as lampposts are the work of Victor Arana. The four bronze sphinxes belong to the 1993 reform. They are 120 meters long, like the Santa Catalina bridge, with which it maintains a certain harmony of lines and is somewhat larger than the María Cristina Bridge, which is 100 meters long.
Years of realization: 1918-1921
Author: J.E.RIBERA
Las torres de la Iglesia de la Clerecía, enmarcadas en el cielo sobre el claustro de la Casa de las Conchas, es una de las imágenes icónicas de Salamanca. El reto es encontrar una visión personal de esa instantánea tantas veces capturada.
En la composición traté de jugar con la repetición en fuga de elementos y formas simétricas, característico de la arquitectura de los claustros. El propio formato de la imagen se acerca a un cuadrado para acentuar la simetría multidireccional, que es rota por las torres sobresaliendo sobre el cuarto superior de la escena.
Para amplificar el espacio disponible, utilicé un objetivo de 14 mm sobre una cámara de formato completo, cosido en una panorámica de 4 tomas en vertical. Las líneas rectas se convirtieron en curvas vertiginosas en la imagen resultante. Pero gracias a un trabajo artesanal con la herramienta “angulo ancho adaptable” de Photoshop, he conseguido que la perspectiva recupere un aspecto hasta cierto punto “natural”.
Esperé a la “hora mágica” para que las luces artificiales y naturales armonizasen su intensidad. Necesitaba cerrar el objetivo a F8 para conseguir una profundidad de campo óptima. No tenía trípode. Así que subí la velocidad de obturación a 125, y tuve que trabajar con el ISO a 800, lo que producía un visible ruido en las zonas menos iluminadas. Lo eliminé en el procesado utilizando un software que me tiene fascinado: PureRaw.
The towers of the Clerecía Church, framed in the sky above the cloister of the Casa de las Conchas, is one of the iconic images of Salamanca. The challenge is to find a personal vision of that snapshot so many times captured.
In the composition I tried to play with the fleeting repetition of elements and symmetrical forms, characteristic of the architecture of the cloisters. The image format itself is close to a square to accentuate the multidirectional symmetry, which is broken by the towers jutting out over the top quarter of the scene.
To amplify the available space, I used a 14mm lens on a full frame camera, stitched into a 4 shot vertical panorama. Straight lines turned into dizzying curves in the resulting image. But thanks to some craftsmanship with Photoshop's "adaptive wide angle" tool, I managed to get the perspective back to a somewhat "natural" look.
I waited for the "magic hour" for the artificial and natural lights to harmonize their intensity. I needed to close the lens down to F8 to get optimal depth of field. I had no tripod. So I increased the shutter speed to 125, and had to work with the ISO at 800, which produced visible noise in the dim areas. I removed it in processing using software that has fascinated me: PureRaw.
The favourite shot of my favourite spot :-)
Yesterday evening the time was due for the sunset I had waited for more than 3 months since I discovered this place. Everytime I went there I had either a clear sky which also looked quite nice or the sky just didn't have the right color to harmonize with the field. As I was drivin to Heidelberg yesterday I noticed some nice soft clouds building up in the sky, not real clouds just those soft strokes of white and I thought well let's give it a try this might get nice. And finally I was rewarded, the 5th or sixth time I went to this location all was in place. The field had turned golden, no wind so I could get a sharp shot of the field, beautiful sky and great sunset.
I'm quite happy that I didn't skrew it :-) I did focusstacking with f/11 here + 3 exposure bracketing + I used my Lee 0.6 GND. All in place and this was the last shot I took.
Only thing which wasen't so perfect where the mosquitos and me wearing shorts in this field. wow this was quite itching :-)
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What would the world look like if there was only one kind of identical flower, one kind of tree, all the same, an unchanging cloudless sky, one kind of animal and one only? One religion, one and only one point of view, one kind of child--all boys or all girls, all looking the same, inhabiting one huge nation that covered the earth?
Variety is everything. Differences make the world great. Harmonizing differences is the goal of the gardener. Great leaders are gardeners, respecting the earth's diversity and all its peoples. Some demigods harbor a soul like weed killer, poisoning everything they touch. They can never hurt enough people to satisfy their desire for power.
Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
The brick church, built from 1909 to 1915, is atypically designed in Beaux-Arts style by Buechner & Orth to harmonize with the nearby Minnesota State Capitol. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Those of us who follow the organic and ecological works mixed with Elicio Ember's fantasy, have been able to observe how he can place the admired Tolkian elves both in a city that had nothing to envy Rivendell as in a dark and swampy swamp. Preserving a structure between Celtic and Viking in the constructions, it harmonizes with the environment with the colors and the moss that covers everything until it transforms the swamp and the buildings into a single being. The place keeps the magic in a delicate and subtle way, like the secrets of its inhabitants and the life forms that swarm around.
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Built in 1928, this is the only skyscraper in the historic center of St. Augustine, and was designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style in order to harmonize with the surrounding city. The 7-story building served as bank offices for most of its existence, now being home to professional offices on the upper levels, a restaurant at ground level, and Treasury on the Plaza, an events venue, in the old lobby and banking hall.
Nubes en el horizonte y olas a mis pies, luz y color armonizando un nuevo día en la isla de Ibiza.
Clouds on the horizon, waves at my feet, light and color harmonizing a new day on the island of Ibiza.
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Today, July 1, 2017 we celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. TO Canada with love" TO on aime Canada. Bonne Fête Canada! Happy birthday, Canadians! #Canada150
The First Nation's people have been here for 13,000 years and our task, both individually and collectively is to harmonize with them respectfully.
Thanks for visiting, enjoy your weekend!
Escape to a serene bayou retreat, where moss-draped cypress trees sway gently, and the chorus of wildlife echoes through the marshlands. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you explore winding waterways, bask in the glow of tree filtered light, and witness breathtaking sunsets over the tranquil bayou. Welcome to Kuulua where the rhythm of the swamp harmonizes with the melody of the wild.
Kuulua's Bayou (Kuulua's Bayou - www.flickr.com/groups/tilheyra/, Kuulua (4, 136, 24))
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Boy, this has been difficult considering the large surface taken by the objects, the only use of candle's light and the necessity to illuminate the plants and tiny leaves from up high, always just with few candles directioned in the right way. I had to build a sort of latch pulley where to attach a candle holder inside a clear glass bottle and pull it up with several attempts in order to fix the right high...
Challenging to obtain a razor sharp framing too, treating the whole large composition as a macro. Not sure if it deserved a macro but it's amazing how the calla looks like when illuminated by the light of candles...
The use of Vintage Murano glass of a deep red colour has harmonized the plums and given to the overall compo a sort of reddish light, facilitated by the sole use of candles.
The greenish/reddish hues of the calla are totally natural and I am happy I could illuminate it to emphasize those spectacular chromatic tones. ...And my parrots family always keep me company nightime when I do such experiments 🐤🐦🐥 :-))
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Created for DUC25 ~ September Challenge
Thanks to Bodrins for starter image.
All work completed in Photoshop Beta 2025
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In the heart of Tours, France, the cityscape unfolds like a captivating chapter in a historical novel. The cobblestone streets wind gracefully, adorned with architectural gems that echo the elegance of centuries past. The charming buildings, with their stone facades and ornate wrought-iron balconies, stand as silent witnesses to the city's rich history.
As you stroll through the center, you are greeted by a symphony of colors – the warm beige of medieval structures harmonizing with the soft hues of Renaissance mansions. The intricate details of each building tell stories of bygone eras, adding a layer of sophistication to the city's ambiance.
The lively atmosphere is further enriched by the presence of quaint cafes and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks. Elegant tables with checkered tablecloths invite locals and visitors alike to savor a moment of relaxation amidst the architectural splendor. The air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of French cuisine, drawing you in with promises of gastronomic delights.
Sunlight filters through the narrow streets, casting a gentle glow on the facades and creating a play of shadows that accentuates the city's timeless beauty. The rhythm of life in Tours seems to slow down as people leisurely enjoy their meals, engaged in animated conversations against the backdrop of this architectural marvel.
Tours, with its fusion of history and modernity, captures the essence of French charm. It is a city where the past seamlessly intertwines with the present, and every corner reveals a picturesque scene that delights the senses and nourishes the soul.
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This photograph from Gibbs Gardens, located in Ball Ground, Georgia, showcases a quaint rustic pavilion nestled discreetly among a vibrant green forest. The pavilion, constructed with simple wooden beams and a shingled roof, stands as an idyllic resting place for visitors wandering the garden's extensive network of trails. Surrounded by the rich tapestry of foliage, the structure harmonizes with the natural surroundings, providing a serene spot to enjoy the tranquility of the woods. The soft dappling of sunlight through the leaves creates a pattern of light and shadow on the ground, enhancing the sense of seclusion and retreat. This image invites viewers to step into a world where the hustle of daily life is replaced by the soothing whispers of nature.
Le bâtiment Richard Meier, d'un blanc éclatant, se dresse au cœur de la nature environnante. Que les visiteurs se réjouissent : là où l'art et le nouveau bâtiment du musée s'harmonisent, ils seront les gagnants. Ici, pas de compétition pour occuper la vedette, mais un lieu empreint d'art, un lieu qui révèle sa vraie nature et offre un écrin aux œuvres de l'artiste-mécène du musée ainsi qu'à l'art contemporain.
« Mon architecture ouverte et transparente crée des transitions fluides entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur et reflète le même lien avec la nature que celui exprimé dans les œuvres de Hans Arp. »
En tant que l'un des plus grands architectes de musées internationaux, Richard Meier se réfère dans son architecture aux principes du modernisme classique, un style qui a connu son apogée au début du XXe siècle. Cette époque a également façonné l'œuvre du duo d'artistes Hans Arp et Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Le bâtiment de Meier est baigné de lumière et semble emmener les visiteurs hors de leur quotidien. Ici, les œuvres trouvent un espace propice à leur épanouissement.
The dazzling white Richard Meier Building stands out in the heart of the surrounding nature. Visitors can rejoice: wherever art and the new museum building harmonize, they will be the winners. Here, there's no competition for the spotlight, but a place imbued with art, a place that reveals its true nature and provides a showcase for the works of the museum's artist-patron as well as contemporary art.
"My open and transparent architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and reflects the same connection with nature expressed in the works of Hans Arp."
As one of the greatest international museum architects, Richard Meier refers in his architecture to the principles of classical modernism, a style that reached its peak in the early 20th century. This era also shaped the work of the artist duo Hans Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Meier's building is bathed in light and seems to transport visitors away from their everyday lives. Here, the works find a space conducive to their development.
I was down here just this morning, and Cathedral Park is awash in color. In fact, this is almost exactly how it looks right now, though this image was taken almost exactly a year ago.
It really is amazing how well planned out this bridge is, and how much thought was put into designing and building it so that it harmonized with Forest Park. I know it may seem hard to believe, as often as I have been to this bridge and photographed it, but it amazes me just a little bit more every time I visit, without fail.
Le bâtiment Richard Meier, d'un blanc éclatant, se dresse au cœur de la nature environnante. Que les visiteurs se réjouissent : là où l'art et le nouveau bâtiment du musée s'harmonisent, ils seront les gagnants. Ici, pas de compétition pour occuper la vedette, mais un lieu empreint d'art, un lieu qui révèle sa vraie nature et offre un écrin aux œuvres de l'artiste-mécène du musée ainsi qu'à l'art contemporain.
« Mon architecture ouverte et transparente crée des transitions fluides entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur et reflète le même lien avec la nature que celui exprimé dans les œuvres de Hans Arp. »
En tant que l'un des plus grands architectes de musées internationaux, Richard Meier se réfère dans son architecture aux principes du modernisme classique, un style qui a connu son apogée au début du XXe siècle. Cette époque a également façonné l'œuvre du duo d'artistes Hans Arp et Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Le bâtiment de Meier est baigné de lumière et semble emmener les visiteurs hors de leur quotidien. Ici, les œuvres trouvent un espace propice à leur épanouissement.
The dazzling white Richard Meier Building stands out in the heart of the surrounding nature. Visitors can rejoice: wherever art and the new museum building harmonize, they will be the winners. Here, there's no competition for the spotlight, but a place imbued with art, a place that reveals its true nature and provides a showcase for the works of the museum's artist-patron as well as contemporary art.
"My open and transparent architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and reflects the same connection with nature expressed in the works of Hans Arp."
As one of the greatest international museum architects, Richard Meier refers in his architecture to the principles of classical modernism, a style that reached its peak in the early 20th century. This era also shaped the work of the artist duo Hans Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp. Meier's building is bathed in light and seems to transport visitors away from their everyday lives. Here, the works find a space conducive to their development.
In the enchanting city of Porto, magnificent architecture gracefully ascends the hills that line the riverbanks, creating a breathtaking panorama that captivates the beholder. The picturesque scene unfolds with a harmonious blend of historic charm and contemporary design, as buildings of various epochs proudly showcase their unique styles.
Perched atop the hills, the architecture exudes a timeless elegance, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage. Ornate facades adorned with intricate details stand alongside sleek, modern structures, forming a seamless tapestry that tells the story of Porto's architectural evolution. The warm hues of weathered stone and terracotta roofs harmonize with the vibrant greenery that surrounds, creating a visual symphony of colors against the backdrop of the flowing river.
Narrow, winding streets meander through the architectural ensemble, revealing hidden gems at every turn. Cobblestone pathways invite exploration, guiding visitors through a maze of historic buildings that seem to whisper tales of the city's past. As sunlight bathes the structures in a golden glow, the cityscape takes on a magical quality, inviting contemplation and admiration.
The river, a shimmering ribbon of life, weaves its way through the architectural masterpiece, adding a touch of serenity to the vibrant urban landscape. Bridges elegantly span the water, connecting the hills and inviting pedestrians to traverse between the different architectural realms. From the riverbanks, the cityscape rises majestically, creating an awe-inspiring sight that leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness it.
In Porto, the marriage of nature and architecture is a testament to the city's ability to seamlessly blend the old and the new, creating a captivating tapestry that beckons travelers and locals alike to immerse themselves in the splendor of its riverside hills.
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Photo captured via Minolta MD Rokkor-X 85mm F/1.7 lens. Northtown Neighborhood. City of Spokane. Selkirk Mountains Range. Spokane Valley Outwash Plains section within the Northern Rockies Region. Inland Northwest. Spokane County, Washington. Late December 2020.
Exposure Time: 25 sec. * ISO Speed: ISO-100 * Aperture: F/11 * Bracketing: None * Color Temperature: 6000 K * Film Plug-In: Fuji Velvia 50 * Filter: Hoya Pro1 Digital ND x64 (⌀55mm) * Elevation: 1,983 feet above sea-level
An old stone portico in Nuits-Saint-Georges, the main town of the Côte de Nuits wine-producing area of Burgundy. The local marble is a sedimentary rock, a limestone, that is not susceptible to frost damage. It is fine-grained and capable of accepting a polish. There is a vein of this stone, called popularly "the Comblanchien" and extending from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Nevers, which has made the reputations of the quarries of the region. The stone will harmonize with any style by virtue of the variety of its shades of colour, the pink of bindweed (Convolvulus) and beige, and its grain.
A picturesque corner from a village in Zagori, Papigo, where traditional stone architecture harmonizes with the mountainous nature. The stone house with its characteristic slate roof is partly covered by climbing greenery, while in the background rises the imposing Tymfi mountain
Happy Sunday!
These cookies are from Yonemura restaurant famous for harmonization of Japanese traditions with western practicality.
Photo session with Tikki on a grey day. This is the walkway from the driveway to the front door of one of the houses up the street. I liked the way the green moss harmonized with her green eyes. Also, these pictures show her at full winter coat, and I wanted some documentation.
Submitted for Happy Caturday 2020 “Makes me Happy” (a favorite pose). I like how she looked in this place, when we were out for a walk... it’s a few doors down the block and they have had work done so that place isn’t quite there any more. But she liked to sit & pose there. I also like how she looks here as a maximally fluffy winter coat “loaf.” This was about 11 months after she came to live with me, and it was about the first time her well fed and confident self was in winter coat that I had seen.
I end this series with four shots of birds on ice. KInd of like a little series within a series. This is the first of three shots of Ring-billed Gulls. Yep, three shots of three different birds. I liked all three and could not decide which to post.
Taken at Hermitage Park in Edmonton's river valley, where only the one pond had open water at the time. Here I thought that the ice made for nice harmonizing and simple surroundings. It was great to see Gulls again and hearing their cries.
Two clicks to the best detail.
Intention: My intention with this photo was to demonstrate strong, dramatic mood through color, weather and light.
Reference to the Reading: David DuChemin talks about how strong color contrast introduces stronger visual mass to the contrasting element, pulling the eye with greater strength.
Outcome: I'd say this photo was a success. I had a few ideas of how to go about editing this photo but decided with a desaturated photo with a color grade added. I think this process really helped to create the mood I was looking for. I also really like how the composition shows almost a yin-yang of light, harmonizing and balancing the photo.
Edits: +Contrast, -Blacks, +Texture, +Clarity, -Vibrance, -Saturation, +Sharpen, +Noise Reduction, Color Grading for shadows/Midtones/Highlights, and +Vignette.
Macro Mondays 'speckled' theme.
Tibetan prayer or meditation beads made from Picture Jasper crystal.
Picture Jasper is a variety of Brown Jasper. It is a grounding and harmonizing gemstone with a tough connection to the earth. It is said to encourage feelings of dependability towards the planet, heartening a need to care for and keep it.
It is a gemstone that usually consists of a combination of petrified mud in pockets of earliest volcanic rock in such a way that it produces a “picture”, which is referred as picture jasper.
Each bead measures just under .75 cm in diameter
My other shot for today's theme.
118 pictures in 2018 (68) connected
This is my friend, the very gifted songwriter,
singer, producer, guitarist and photographer,
Noah Stone, who performed last night for a packed
house at the Hotel Cafe, one of my favorite clubs,
which is on Cahuenga in Hollywood.
I met Noah through my friend Nurit Wilde - both
are flickr friends and fine photographers.
Noah, who grew up in Joni Mitchell's house in
Laurel Canyon (after she moved out, I assume),
is a talented writer and performer. He did a great set
last night solo - and with a lovely singer who
harmonized on two songs. He played "Married
To A Mystery," "Paula," "Little Revolution" and other
songs that are all quite great.
He also had a nifty thing going where he would
trigger a sampler, and quickly and effortlessly, it
seemed, lay down vocal tracks, or a shaker or
guitar rhythm, and allow those to repeat, and then
sing and play over that. It's a techy kind of trick
that could be gimmicky if done poorly, but since he
did it so well and so fluidly it was musical and nice.
Reminded me of when Jaco used to do it on his
bass solos with Joni and with Weather Report many
moons ago.
I sat down right in front of the stage, and took many
photos, of which this is my first favorite.
Rikugien Gardens, one of Tokyo's most exquisite Japanese gardens, is a living testament to the Edo period's artistic grandeur. Established in 1702 by Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu, a trusted confidant of Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the garden was meticulously designed to replicate famous scenes from classical Japanese waka poetry. "Rikugien," which translates to "Six Poems Garden," embodies the aesthetic principles of traditional Japanese landscape architecture, combining the beauty of nature with symbolic literary references.
As you wander through Rikugien’s winding paths, you’re transported to an era where tranquility and contemplation reigned. The central pond, pictured here, reflects the lush greenery and artful arrangement of rocks and trees, inviting you to lose yourself in its serene beauty. This pond, along with its surrounding landscapes, represents various poetic scenes and is masterfully integrated with man-made structures like stone lanterns and teahouses. Each feature harmonizes with nature, embodying the Japanese concept of "shakkei" or "borrowed scenery," where the garden’s design draws upon the surrounding environment to create a seamless visual experience.
During autumn, the garden is especially enchanting as the vibrant red and gold hues of maple trees illuminate the landscape. Rikugien is a must-visit during this season, with evening illuminations that highlight the elegance of the changing foliage. For visitors seeking a peaceful retreat from Tokyo's bustling city life, Rikugien Gardens offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike. This garden isn't just a scenic spot; it’s a journey through Japan's rich artistic and literary heritage.
La fachada del Obradoiro es un ejemplo del estilo barroco recargado y movido que se extiende durante el siglo XVIII, aunque los arquitectos lo intentan armonizar con el pórtico manteniendo la iluminación.
Adquiere importancia la idea de monumentalidad y grandiosidad como modo de atracción de los peregrinos.
The Obradoiro façade is an example of the ornate and busy baroque style that extended during the 18th century, although the architects tried to harmonize it with the portico while maintaining the lighting.
The idea of monumentality and grandiosity as a way of attracting pilgrims becomes important.
My Head said Triptych and my Heart made a Quadtych. My Reason as is often the case was of little use as Emotion had designs on a different notion. I followed Heart the chest wedge of appreciation and it was happy especially so as Head was proved wrong yet again. Dumb Brain trying to think bright solution after brilliant solution. Three became Four and they opened out ready to reflect and hopefully to soar with one extra wing into any and all skies and rise in the mind’s of any casual passers by. Unfold to to reveal what’s told nothing either new, or old, nothing charged nothing sold. Just a picture reflected and reflected on itself.
One Lily is joy and several are a pleasure. In the wondrous white flowering there was an unfocused centre ready to be composed into a Heart. The Heart was all ready fading, the bright petals were gently time spent mouldering back to soil from where they had sprouted with their moment of splendid presentation now fading into degradation. One picture repeated and repeated to release the central pulse from the Heart of Death and of Life to fulfil the flowering out of The Lily of Life not unlike the sephira of Tiphareth on The Tree of Life.
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Tiferet (Hebrew: תִּפְאֶרֶת Tip̄ʾereṯ, in pausa: תִּפְאָרֶת Tip̄ʾāreṯ, lit. 'beauty, glory, adornment')[1] alternatively Tifaret, Tiphareth, Tifereth or Tiphereth, is the sixth sefira in the kabbalistic Tree of Life. It has the common association of "Spirituality", "Balance", "Integration", "Beauty", "Miracles", and "Compassion".[2]
Description
In the Bahir it states: "Sixth is the adorned, glorious, delightful throne of glory, the house of the world to come. Its place is engraved in wisdom as it says 'God said: Let there be light, and there was light.'" [3]
Tiferet is the force that integrates the sefira of Chesed ("Kindness") and Gevurah ("Strength", also called Din, "Judgement"). These two forces are, respectively, expansive (giving) and restrictive (receiving). Either of them without the other could not manifest the flow of Divine energy; they must be balanced in perfect proportion by balancing compassion with discipline. This balance can be seen in the role of Tiferet, wherein the conflicting forces are harmonized, and creation flowers forth. Tiferet also similarly balances Netzach and Hod. In that case, Hod can be seen as the intellect whereas Netzach is seen as emotion.
Lagomar is one of Lanzarote's most surprising spots. Built inside an old volcanic quarry, it combines caves, terraces, tunnels, and gardens that harmonize with the stone.
A place where light, rock, and wind create a unique setting, steeped in history, legends, and a mesmerizing beauty.
The island's natural and artistic harmony is UNESCO-recognized.
The Miho Museum is a little gem nestled in the remote mountains of Kyoto, Japan. It houses Mihoko Koyama's private collection of Asian and Western antiques bought on the world market by the Shumei organisation in the years before the museum was opened in 1997. The design of the museum was done by the world renowned architect I. M. Pei, who came to call it “Shangri-la”, and who by the way just turned 100 this year.
Out of respect for nature, Pei built 80% of the museum below ground. While the silhouette of the roof has its origins in traditional Japanese architecture, which harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding landscape, the building’s contemporary glass structure allows a light-filled interior space. From the geometric design of its glass ceilings to its limestone walls (the same material used by Pei in the reception hall of the Louvre), the entire building welcomes its visitors as it enfolds rich visions in the splendor of natural light.
[Source: Wikipedia and Miho Museum Pamphlet]
Shruti - she would prefer to listen and think
in different directions rather than in oppositions,
to meet the full circle of her portrait.
she would not be imposed upon
but chivy her way out of one who chivies her.
her good vibes weave her porous boundaries
textured between her inside and out
to find beautiful ways for us.
as the willy whale dives and disappears
before the final sunset, the sun down several times
horizon shaped, waves movement in foreground;
a constant oscillation between
the grasping of meaning and its loss,
nothing is lost; everything belongs.
the sun sets and the music just expands...
each sun-set matures - impressions of the moment
be that as it may be a temporal horizon
the estimated temporal horizon of its effect
was not meant to be limited to that moment.
wavy unruly curls; not fickle minded she is.
between the waves of our mind, we meet her
to find an unexpected conjuration.
therein lies hidden promise in her portrait
layered in a particular relation
between space and time
and suddenly the light enough the sight
life through the eyes of a beautiful dream
certain ghost suddenly being out of that time
hovering in these spaces infinite,
we end up going in circles of 8-fold skies.
in the final frontier, after scaling all the heights
won one but none in a galaxy of stories.
then, we cannot hide our gravity of mistakes.
how come you can't fly anymore?
where you gonna hide this time
we are all passengers on the same ship.
hesitant, we all returned to our bubbles
broom broom, abrasive forces back in the game.
tangles a series of beseeching questions;
struck on the breastbone? the bare soul.
opposite waves shaping presence-absence
contrary dimensions of lived experience.
portrait takes shape in the constant abrasion
of the relationships of our estimated horizons
respectful approach to an ocean of materials
some thoughts, just a bud. others in full bloom.
'here', upon this bank and shoal of time.
she retains an unfinished magic
that retains pure possibility of beauty
and ocean-full promise to be unfolded in time.
spaciousness offered to inner experience
harmonizing energy flows unhindered.
the smoke knows if there is wind
flashes of emotional vulnerability in honesty
she shines and vibrates with authenticity;
buffered. each breath, fiercely, gracefully...
back to the epigraph of her Nazakat
to photograph her best is to see the familiar
breeze through the liminal moments
and respirate the immortal fragrance
Από τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 το Ζαγόρι ενεγράφη ως πολιτισμικό τοπίο στην παγκόσμια κληρονομιά της UNESCO.
From September 2023, Zagori was registered as a cultural landscape in the UNESCO world heritage.
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Μπάλτα ντι στρίγκα
Ένας μέχρι πρό λίγων ετών άγνωστος για τους περισσοτέρους φυσικός θησαυρός της Ηπειρώτικης γής είναι οι εικονιζόμενοι καταρράκτες με το Βλάχικο όνομα Μπάλτα ντί στρίγκα ( η οβίρα=μικρή λίμνη της κραυγής) στο Ηλιοχώρι του κεντρικού Ζαγορίου.
Η ονομασία προέρχεται από έναν σχετικό μύθο για μιάν απελπισμένη ερωτικά κοπέλα η οποία εξ αιτίας του χωρισμού από τον καλό της αυτοκτόνησε στα νερά τους και από τότε ακούγονται οι κραυγές της.Στο να γίνει ο τόπος προσφάτως σχετικά,ευρύτερα γνωστός,αναμφιβόλως συνετέλεσε και η αναβάθμιση του μέχρι πρότινος δύσβατου μονοπατιού το οποίο οδηγούσε εκεί σε μια σύγχρονη και πλήρως εναρμονισμένη με το περιβάλλον ορεινή περιπατητική διαδρομή.
Το μονοπάτι διανοίχθηκε και σημάνθηκε άριστα σε,όλο το μήκος του,στρώθηκε επιμελώς με τα υλικά τα οποία βρίθουν στην περιοχή,πέτρα,χαλίκι και ξύλο με ξύλινα στηθαία όπου κρίθηκε απαραίτητο,δημιουργήθηκε χώρος προσωρινής στάσης για ανάπαυση με τρεχούμενο νερό,ακόμη και ένα εξαιρετικά καλαίσθητο ξύλινο γεφυράκιι χτίστηκε ώστε η πρόσβαση των πολλών πλέον καθημερινών επισκεπτών να γίνει όσο το δυνατόν πιο εύκολη γρήγορη και ασφαλής.
Η σύζυγος κι εγώ είχαμε την επιπλέον χαρά να μας καθοδηγήσει ο…αυτοδιορισθείς ξεναγός του χωριού ο εικονιζόμενος εκπληκτικός,καθαρόαιμος, Ελληνικός ποιμενικός ο οποίος ακούει στο όνομα….Νταβέλης :ο))) !!! προφανώς λόγω της γιγαντόσωμης διάπλασής του.
Μας….παρέλαβε από το πρώτο πλάτωμα του χωριού στην κορυφή ,μας…παρέδωσε στον προορισμό μας στα ριζά του βουνούκαι,αφού πρώτα πήρε και το αναζωογονητικό μπανάκι του στα παγωμένα νερά,αναχώρησε προς άγραν νέων….πελατών :ο))) !!!
Το (υπερ)θέαμα σου κόβει την ανάσα παρ’όλο που το επισκεφθήκαμε καλοκαίρι κατά την διάρκεια του οποίου η ροή των υδάτων δεν είναι τόσο εντυπωσιακή σε όγκο και δύναμη όπως τις άλλες εποχές-φθινόπωρο και χειμώνα κυρίως-διότι τα νερά προέρχονται αποκλειστικά από το λιώσιμο του χιονιού και είναι τόσο καθαρά ώστε μπορεί κανείς να πιεί άφοβα απ’αυτά!
Την ανάσα σου κόβει,όμως,κυριολεκτικά και η ανηφόρα της επιστροφής(καθώς τα περισσότερα από τα 1200 μέτρα της τα κάνεις σχεδόν….κάθετα προςτον ουρανό)ιδίως όταν είσαι φορτωμένος με φωτογραφικές «γκουμούτσες» σαν τις δικές μου και-κυρίως-με το…κοντέρ της ηλικίας να απέχει πλέον μόλις 4 γραμμές από τα 60!!!
Ευτυχώς περάσαμε με επιτυχία αυτό το λίγο βίαιο “τέστ κοπώσεως” και επιφυλασσόμεθα-πρώτα ο Θεός-για μιάν επόμενη σε προσφορότερη εποχή επίσκεψη.
Balta di striga
A until a few years unknown for most people natural treasure of Epirus earth are the released waterfalls with Vlachiko name Balta Di striga (the ovires = small lake scream) in Iliochori central Zagori.The name comes from a legend related to a desperate erotic girl which because of separation from her lover of suicide in their waters and then the screams heard.
To be the place recently regarding, widely known, undoubtedly contributed to the upgrading of previously inaccessible path that led there in a modern and fully harmonized with the environment ambulatory mountainous route.The path was drilled and labeled in excellent, full length, was covered thoroughly with the materials that abound in the area, stone, gravel and wood with wooden parapets where necessary, created a temporary staging area for rest with running water,even an extremely elegant wooden small bridge is built to access the many daily visitors become as easy fast and safe as possible.
My wife and I have the additional pleasure to guide us a depicted surprising, blooded, Greek shepherd who goes by the name ... .Ntavelis: o))) !!! apparently because of the giant physique.He took us the first plateau of the village at the top,... gave us our destination at the roots of the mountain and, after taking its refreshing banana into the icy waters,departed chasing... new clients : o))) !!!
The attraction is breathtaking although we visited summer during which the water flow is not as impressive in size and strength as the other seasons-autumn and winter-mainly because the waters come exclusively from melting snow and is so clean that you can drink without fear of them!
But breathtaking is, literally the acclivity of turn back too (as most of the 1200 meters of this acclivity is ... almostvertical to the sky), especially when you are laden with my heavy cameras -and mainly-by ... the speedometer of age to is now just 4 lines of 60 !!!
Luckily we passed successfully this little violent "stress-test" and we reserve first-God-for a next to a more appropriate time visit.
This delicious seafood rice dish was served to us at a beachside restaurant in San Juan de Los Terreros, Pulpí, Almería, Andalusia, Spain.
In the pan, called a "paella pan", you can see a variety of seafood dishes, such as lobster, shrimp, clams, squid, and more.
All beautifully harmonized by the expert hands of "Charly," a Chilean chef who makes rice dishes far better than many Spanish chefs.
Currently, you can savor Charly's varied menu of dishes at "Chiringuito Perichan."
In Spain, these beachside restaurants are called "chiringuitos," a word of Cuban origin.
THE CHIRINGUITO BEGAN IN CUBA: "Chiringuito" is the diminutive form of "chiringo," a West Indian word that originally referred to a stream of water or trickle.
In Cuba, a rudimentary way to serve coffee without a coffee maker is to use a stocking as a filter and strain the boiling water (equivalent to the Spanish sock coffee).
The stream of coffee that came out of the stocking was called a "chiringuito," and later the makeshift kiosks made with straw where this coffee was made also came to be called that way.
Sugar or coffee plantation workers, when taking a break, would say "let's go to the chiringuito."
FROM SITGES (BARCELONA) TO ALL OF SPAIN: The origin of the chiringuito in Spain is found in the town of Sitges, south of Barcelona.
Numerous "Indianos" from the Catalan bourgeoisie settled in Sitges.
"Indianos" were the businessmen who had had lucrative businesses in the Antilles, and when they returned to Spain, they had stately homes built for themselves in beautiful outlying towns, such as Sitges, Ribadesella (Asturias) y many other places.
In the area's bars, when the Indianos wanted a coffee, they would say, "Give me a chiringuito."
In Spain, these establishments are regulated by a 2014 law, which establishes their size, separation between them, wastewater treatment, and unpleasant odors... (Source: Wikipedia)
ARROZ CON MARISCO, 2025
Este delicioso arroz con marisco nos fue servido en un restaurante junto a la playa de San Juan de Los Terreros, Pulpí, Almería, Andalucía, España.
En el recipiente, llamado paella, se pueden apreciar variados mariscos, como bogavante, gambas, almejas, calamares...
Todo muy bien armonizado con las expertas manos de "Charly" un cocinero chileno que hace los arroces mucho mejor que muchos cocineros españoles.
Actualmente, se puede saborear la variada carta de platos hechos por Charly en el "Chiringuito Perichan".
En España, a estos restaurantes junto a la playa se les llama "chiringuitos", que es una palabra de origen cubano.
EL CHIRINGUITO EMPEZÓ EN CUBA: «Chiringuito» es la forma diminutiva de «chiringo», palabra antillana que originalmente se refería a un chorro de agua o chorrito.
En Cuba, una forma rudimentaria de servir el café sin necesidad de cafetera es usando una media como filtro y colar el agua hirviendo (equivalente al café de calcetín o de manga español).
El chorro de café que salía de la media era llamado chiringuito, y después a los quioscos improvisados con cañas donde se hacía este café, también se llamaron así.
Los trabajadores de las plantaciones de azúcar o café, al tomarse un descanso decían «vamos al chiringuito».
DE SITGES (BARCELONA) A TODA ESPAÑA: El origen del chiringuito en España se encuentra en la villa de Sitges, al sur de Barcelona.
En Sitges se asentaron numerosos "indianos" de la burguesía catalana.
Se llamaba "indianos" a aquellos empresarios que habían tenido lucrativos negocios en las Antillas y cuando volvían a la península ibérica, se hacían construir casas señoriales en hermosos pueblos periféricos, como Sitges, Ribadesella (Asturias) y muchos otros lugares.
En los bares de la zona, los indianos cuando querían un café decían: «Ponme un chiringuito».
En España estos locales están regulados por una ley de 2014, que establece su tamaño, la separación entre ellos, tratamiento de aguas residuales y malos olores... (Fuente: Wikipedia)